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Friday, January 14, 2011

a night at NOtaBLE

My husband has a new job. For the past few years, hubby has been a construction project manager, working on office buildings, supermarkets and large box stores. I am excited about his new venture with LUX Group where he will be in charge of building restaurants and coffee shops. Yes, food establishments. Hooray!

Hubby's new boss B and his girlfriend M (who it turns out I went to high school with!) were kind enough to take us out for dinner at NOtaBLE, Michael Noble's restaurant located on Bowness Road. I had heard and read great things about the restaurant and was excited to check it out.

We weren't able to make reservations for the day we went and the restaurant was busy - we did have to wait about 30 minutes for a table. We were quite hungry by the time we were seated and went straight for the main course. I ordered the char-grilled and braised lamb shank served with chanterelle mushroom and asiago risotto. It was a great choice. The lamb was moist and the risotto was creamy and delicious. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

Hubby ordered the whole grilled sea bream with lemon, thyme, and red wine butter sauce. Our server offered to debone the fish for him, although he didn't take her up on the offer. The fish was moist and very tasty.

There weren't a lot of vegetarian options for M but the kitchen was kind enough to make her gnocci with assorted veggies which she seemed to enjoy. B ordered the New York steak which looked juicy and tender.

We had to of course order dessert. The double baked chocolate cake was served warm with a scoop of chocolate sorbet and was delicious! B ordered the stilton cheesecake and enjoyed it even though he didn't like blue cheese. The cheesecake was served with a rhubarb compote.

Michael Noble worked with B on the menu for Kayne's so I did get an introduction after our meal. He was even kind enough to take a picture with me. We had a great time at NOtaBLE - great food and great company.